Dental News

Dr Inayatullah Padhiar Receives Sitara-E-Imtiaz

Karachi– Dr Inayatullah Padhiar was honoured with Sitara-e-Imtiaz in recognition of his services rendered to dentistry in Pakistan. The prestigious civil ...

Tribute to Dr Inayat from a colleague and friend, Dr Mervyn

I am absolutely thrilled by the news that Dr Inayat Padhiar has been recognized for a state Civil Award, the Sitara-e-Imtiaz. I cannot think of anyone more ...

Dentist/Teacher/Editor Dr Inayyat named for Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Dr Inayatullah Padhiar- the selfless dentist- whose services to dentistry are finally acknowledged, has been nominated to receive the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, a ...

SHC dismisses petition against PDA Constitution amendments and election results

Karachi-The Sindh High Court recently dismissed a petition against the new PDA Constitution and election results of PDA Karachi Branch.

On SC directives, PMDC orders stipend for private college students at par with govt stipend

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed all private medical and dental colleges and teaching hospitals to ensure students on ...

PMDC council sans Sindh, Balochistan representation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Government's recent notification regarding PMDC council members has been heavily criticized for not including representation from Sindh ...

Session On Pain Management Organized At SMBB Trauma Centre

Karachi: The Oral & Maxillofacial Department of the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in collaboration with the Pakistan Association of Oral & ...

Dental News WOHD’19 Campaign launched

In continuation of their efforts in the last eight years, Dental News, an official partner of FDI World Dental Federation in Pakistan, will be organizing ...

AEEDC Dubai Hosts 16th Global Scientific Dental Alliance Meeting

Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 5 February, 2019: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, ...

Tenure of members cut to three years: PMDC ordinance

The council will continue its responsibility of regulating medical and dental institutions, educational establishments across the country.

PEMRA urges verification of doctors before TV/radio interviews

KARACHI- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in an official letter, has issued directives to all the satellite TV channels and FM radio ...

Mercury-free healthcare initiative

Islamabad: Realising that exposure to mercury is injurious to health, the federal government is planning to embark on a countrywide initiative to free ...

‘Sin tax’ on cigarettes, sugary beverages draws flak

Islamabad- Minister of National Health Services Aamir Mehmood Kiani recently announced the government’s plan of imposing sin tax on cigarettes, tobacco ...

5th PADR Annual Conference 2018 Report

PADR is the Pakistani section of International Association of Dental Research (IADR). It has a long history of organizing academic events to promote the ...

Erasmus Teaching Mobility Program

Bahria University Medical and Dental College (BUMDC) and Altinbas University of Turkey have ensured educational and research collaborations with each other ...

The Truth About Crowns & Bridges Which All Dentists Should Know

Crown and bridge constitute a major part of day to day dentistry in the west. My practices in California used to generate 50% of the revenue from crown ...

Mobile Dentistry

As active members of the Pakistan dental community, we would like to bring into knowledge the importance and role of mobile dentistry. Mobile dentistry ...

Doctors, Friend Requests & Harassment: An Evidence-Based Discussion

Pak Maxillofacial Surgeons Await International Recognition

Henry Schein Showcases Comprehensive Offering Of Digital Health Care Solutions At The 37th International Dental Show

Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) showcased the latest in digital health care solutions designed for the changing needs of oral health professionals at the...

Six Month Smiles seeks global partners

Cologne, Germany: Six Months Smiles is a world leader in cosmetic tooth alignment, one of the fastest-growing treatment modalities. Though this form of ...

Prof Masood Hameed Khan no longer Dow VC

Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has finally removed Dr. Masood Hameed Khan from the position of vice chancellor of the Dow University of Health Sciences ...

AIDM representatives attend Indian Dental Conference

Recently, one faculty member, Dr. Dinaz Gandhi, and two students of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Gulhina and Rabeea Afzal had the opportunity to ...

Chinese Doctors to Perform Free Cleft Lip and Palate Operations

A team of Chinese doctors will be arriving from Beijing to operate upon 40 children who were born with cleft lip and palate. The surgeries will be conducted...

Sindh governor offers mediation between PPMA and Punjab government over newly passed drugs law

Sindh Governor Mohammad Zubair has said that he is willing to play a mediatory role between pharmaceutical companies of the province and Punjab government ...

An Exclusive Interview with PMDC President, Dr. Shabbir Ahmed Lehri

The president of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) Prof. Dr. Shabbir Ahmed Lehri after assuming office pledged to raise the quality of ...

PDA (Sindh) Calls Meeting on Sales Tax Issue

Karachi: PDA (Sindh) in collaboration with PDA (Central Council) held a meeting recently to discuss the recent imposed 13% Sales Tax on Dentists.

LUMHS Int’l Conference Concludes

Jamshoro: Int’l LUMHS Dental Conference concludes in Jamshoro today. The topic of the conference was “Maxillofacial Trauma & Rehabilitation ...

PDA’s 13th Int’l Dental Congress to be held in Lahore on Nov 11

LAHORE – Pakistan Dental Association’s (PDA) 13th International and 33rd National Dental Congress on “Innovations in Dentistry… A ...

4th Int’l LUMHS dental moot to begin on 28th

Jamshoro: A two-day 4th International LUMHS Dental Conference will commence here on Oct 28. It would carry PMDC recognized 12 CDE points.